Dear Alice | Interior Design

In this episode of Dear Alice, we give some advice on making a

builder-grade home feel more custom. If you are looking to upgrade, update or just freshen up your existing home, join us as we walk through multiple ways to achieve that. From simple changes like changing out your kitchen hardware or adding window coverings to updating your builder-grade lighting to something a little more interesting, there are so many ways to give your home a little more personality.

Lighting 3:31

Hardware 11:03

Window Coverings/Stair Runners 15:57

Large Scale 23:08

Fireplace/Mantle

“Everything that’s affordable is going to be small and that’s gonna make you play small and it’s going to make your house look really cheap.” 23:19

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In this episode of Dear Alice, we dive deep into trends. Often we are scared to commit to something that could be short lived, rather than timeless. Or maybe we are afraid to make that jump to commit to any style for fear of judgement. In this episode, we talk about when to play it safe, what things to avoid, when to jump into a style, and really how to commit to what speaks to you.

What is trendy vs timeless? 1:42

Do what Excites you 11:09

Finding New Ideas 16:44

Ralph Lauren 20:57

“Figure out what your style is. It’s your personal style and don’t worry about what’s in fashion so much, cause fashion will maybe fail you…” 24:22

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In this episode of Dear Alice, we sit down with Morgan Hadley of

@posysclosets to talk about closet organization. Having an organized closet not only looks better but also makes getting dressed everyday much more fun. In this episode, Morgan shares all her tips from what hangers to use, how to display accessories, and how to recreate the feeling of your favorite high-end retail store. For those building or looking to renovate, we also discuss how we create the ultimate walk-in closet.

Introduction to Morgan Hadley 2:16

Categorizing Clothes 5:16

Displaying the Clothing 16:10

Shoes and Purses 22:17

Renovating/ Building a Closet 30:47

“If you are living in a household and maybe your kids have left away from home, the adjacent bedroom to your bathroom is a really great opportunity to bust through the wall and make that bedroom a closet. Just because your house wasn’t born with a big closet, does not mean that you cannot make it a closet.” 31:26

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In this two-part episode on kitchens of Dear Alice, we talk specifically about styling the kitchen. We cover topics from lighting,

mixing metals to what we go for every time we style a kitchen.

Easy Updates for Existing Kitchens 1:00

Pendants 8:10

Mixing Metals 13:06

Kitchen Styling Essentials 17:08

“I think the hardware is an easy thing to do. It’s not going to break the bank, but will give you something exciting to actually interact with.”

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In this two part episode of Dear Alice, we will be talking all about kitchens. In this episode (part 1) we talk about making the right choices the first time with the more permanent choices in your kitchen. We'll cover things like the "working triangle", how to blend different wood tones, how to choose appliances and overall design.

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Blending wood and furniture colors 1:28

2 toned cabinets 9:25

Layout 11:56

Open Shelf vs. Cabinets 22:50

Painting Cabinets 25:45

“When you’re appliance shopping, for all these pieces… really go and study them out... and get an idea for how you want to live; Not how you currently live, but how you want to live.” 15:24

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In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk all about built-ins. It can be tricky balancing a room with a fireplace, drawers, open shelves, cabinetry, etc. In this episode, we try to simplify how to approach all of these things in the most beautiful way. See a few examples referenced in the show here: "https://www.alicelaneinteriordesign.com/blog/dear-alice-podcast-built-ins-episode"

- Are Built-In Entertainments Still in Style? 1:21

- TV’s 5:22

- Drawers vs. Doors 10:04

- Shelves 12:29

- Corner Fire Place 25:33

“Built-ins are so great because again you have a spot for everything, everything is in its’ place and you can really account for that and take inventory of how you live, what you live with, and build built-ins to accommodate for that.” 4:19

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In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about how to set up your guest room to give your guests a welcoming experience away from home. It is truly about making them feel special by considering all of their needs from luxurious bedding to small thoughtful amenities.

Decorating Small Guest Bedrooms 0:35

Sheets, night lights and drapes 3:45

Furniture besides the Bed 7:15

Smell 11:27

Reading Material 12:53

“We all know we can put an air mattress in a room, but this one is about sort of up-leveling that whole guest experience.” 14:18

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In this episode of Dear Alice, we share all you need to know about the art of gift-giving. Learn a few of our "no-fail" gifts for the practical ones on your list and some luxury gifts that someone might not buy for themselves. It doesn't have to be big or over the top, it just needs to be thoughtful. Happy gifting!

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Practical vs. Luxury Gifts 2:17

Avoid Pride in Gift Giving 8:04

Giving Experiences 10:46

No-Fail Holiday Gifts 14:07

“I think a great part of giving gifts, is giving the gift that you think the person would like to receive. Don’t be selfish. Don’t just give the thing that you want to give because it’s a reflection of you...Really think about the person…” 8:04

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In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about how to be a generous host. From the food you choose, the music you play, the lighting, and even the set up of the furniture.

- Introduction 1:13

- Being the Host/Hostess 6:28

- Music 11:11

- Games/Entertainment 17:01

- Question on Updating Art 23:04

“Be pretty if you can, witty if you must, but be gracious if it kills you.” 2:16

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In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about the importance of choosing the right lighting. In addition to the typical standards of hanging height, finishes and use of lamps, we tell you about our favorite lighting designers and why they get us excited. Most importantly, we share what lighting tricks make you look the best.

- General Rules for Hanging Lights 1:15

- Examples of Lighting Bids 8:12

- Lamps 14:12

- Finishes of lighting 23:31

- Favorite Lighting Designers 31:12

“I think that that’s a common mistake that we see when we go into most homes. We’ll often go in with clients if they're buying an existing property and it seems like in general most homes, the lighting is too small in the room or they don’t even hang chandeliers…” 5:29

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